To make things easier for players, we are here with a handy guide explaining how to hack terminals in Fallout 76 while sharing some perks that you can equip to make the process a lot faster and easier.
Locked terminals have been in Fallout games for a long time, and Fallout 76 is no exception.
When you explore the post-nuclear world of Appalachia in the game, you will encounter many locked terminals that you must hack to get access to info and items, get past doors, and turn off security.
How to hack terminals in Fallout 76 easily
In Fallout 76, you can hack terminals by interacting with them and selecting the correct password within the four attempts you get before getting locked out of the terminal for a few seconds.
When you interact with a locked terminal, you will find random passwords and symbols, of which only one is the correct password.
Depending on the terminal’s difficulty (Novice, Advanced, Expert, and Master), finding the password can be challenging.
Here’s a simple strategy: start by selecting a random password and checking the Likeness Score. This score indicates how many letters of your chosen password match the correct one.
To narrow down the possibilities or get extra attempts, select matching brackets (( ), [ ], < >). They either remove a dud or reset the chances.
Whenever you start hacking a terminal, use two of your chances to guess the password. If you fail, now, focus on finding the matching brackets to remove the dud or get a chance reset.
If you get a reset, once again, use two of the chances to guess the password from the remaining words and repeat until you find the correct password.
Best perks for hacking terminals in Fallout 76
The best perks for hacking terminals in Fallout 76 are the Hacker, Master Hacker, and Expert Hacker perks, which reduce the lockout time for the terminals whilst giving you +1 Hacking Skill.
That sums up our guide on how to hack terminals in Fallout 76.
